About the song
Let’s delve into the melodic world of Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams with their captivating duet “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late.” This timeless ballad, released in 1978, remains a cherished favorite among music lovers, enchanting audiences with its emotive vocals and poignant lyrics.
Crafted by the talented songwriters Nat Kipner and John Vallins, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” was featured on Johnny Mathis’s album titled “You Light Up My Life.” This album, released in 1978, showcased Mathis’s signature smooth voice alongside Deniece Williams’s soulful delivery, creating a harmonious blend that captivated listeners.
Upon its release, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” quickly ascended the charts, earning widespread acclaim and commercial success. It reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, securing the coveted No. 1 spot, and also topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, solidifying its status as a chart-topping hit.
The song’s poignant lyrics, coupled with Mathis and Williams’s impeccable vocal chemistry, create a stirring listening experience that resonates with listeners of all ages. “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” has endured as a beloved classic, remaining a staple on radio playlists and in the hearts of fans around the world.
With its timeless appeal and heartfelt delivery, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams continues to stand as a testament to the enduring power of love songs. Whether you’re revisiting it or discovering it for the first time, this duet is sure to evoke emotions and memories, reminding us of the universal themes of love and longing.
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Lyrics
Guess it’s over, call it a day
Sorry that it had to end this way
No reason to pretend
We knew it had to end some day, this way
Yes, it’s over, the kids are gone
What’s the use of tryin’ to hang on?
Somewhere we lost the key
So little left for you and me and it’s clear to see
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late to lie again with you
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late to try again with you
We’re in the middle of ending something that we knew
It’s over
Oh, it was over
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late to ever try again
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late, let’s end it being friends
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late, we knew it had to end
Ah, it’s over
It’s over
Yes, it’s over, the chips are down (whoa)
Nearly all our bridges tumbled down
Whatever chance we try, let’s face it widened-eye
It’s over (It’s over)
It’s over
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late to ever try again
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late, let’s end it being friends
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late, we knew it had to end
And it’s over
And it’s over
And it’s over
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late to ever try again
Too Much, Too Little, Too Late, let’s end it being friends